Wine Spots, Napa Valley (California) 2015

 A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this very successfully balances inviting fruitiness with structural seriousness.  That is to say, the wine is invitingly open aromatically, with notes recalling spices, dried herbs and fresh fruit, along with juicy flavors once the wine first tasted.  Yet, once savored on the mid-palate and through the finish, it seems to show additional weight and textural grip that would be hard to predict from the initial impressions.  All of this adds up to a versatile wine that offers aspects to please almost anybody.  A Platinum Award winner at the 2018 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge.